Interesting thread... Lots of great bikes mentioned. The R9T speaks to me as well. I was drooling over one in the showroom just the other day, not sure it's worth what they are asking though.
The last H-D I owned was a ridged shovel... Fun bar hopper but no doubt from a by gone era.. I also have a soft spot for the Sportster.
I have no idea what H-D future is but I hope they get it figured out just because they are an American Icon.
I'll post this just because I like it...